Press Releases Archive 2009 December 21 Media Advisory: H1N1 Vaccine Now Open to Everyone at Contra Costa Public Health Flu Clinics December 9 Media Advisory: Local health centers get $14 million in federal recovery money December 9 Media Advisory: Contra Costa to hold additional H1N1 flu vaccination clinics December 8 Contra Costa EMS Medical Director Receives Statewide Honor December 3 Media Advisory: H1N1 Vaccine Priority Groups Expanded November 30 Free H1N1 & Seasonal Flu Vaccine Clinic in Contra Costa County November 25 Volunteers Needed to Help at Pittsburg Community Flu Clinic November 19 Contra Costa to hold H1N1 flu shot clinics Saturday in Concord and San Ramon November 16 Contra Costa Health Services Relocates Concord Community Flu Clinic Health Department Also Announces Rescheduled Clinic in East County November 12 Community H1N1 flu vaccine clinic in Antioch canceled November 9 Industrial Safety Ordinance Report Highlights Success of Preventing Chemical Accidents November 6 Media Advisory: Contra Costa to Hold First Community H1N1 Flu Vaccination Clinic for Priority Groups November 5 Community H1N1 flu vaccine clinic in Antioch canceled November 4 Contra Costa to hold first community H1N1 flu vaccination clinic October 26 Contra Costa Family Doctors Protest Medical Group's Partnership with Coca-Cola October 20 Consumers Warned About Lead Hazard in Ceramic Pots Labeled "Lead Free" October 16 Media Advisory: Request for Proposals - HIV Services October 6 First shipment of H1N1 vaccine arrives in Contra Costa County October 6 Richmond Schools Join International Event Promoting Walkable Neighborhoods October 5 Volunteers Needed to Help During County Flu Clinics September 21 Music and Art Show Reveals County Health Care Workers' Creative Side September 14 Contra Costa Health Services Offers Life-changing Course for Mental Health Consumers September 11 Contra Costa Celebrates National Fruits & Veggies–More Matters Month September 4 County to Test Students for Tuberculosis after Confirmed Case August 19 Homeless Health Connect to Provide Vision, Health Services to Homeless People August 17 Lifesaving Heart Attack Response System Expanded to East Contra Costa County August 13 Media Advisory: Back-to-School H1N1 Flu Information for Parents and Students Available Online August 11 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Officer Calls for National Health Care Reform in Latest Podcast August 3 Podcast, Immunization Clinic Kick Off National Immunization Awareness Month July 16 Free Back-to-School Immunization Clinic Scheduled July 15 Media Advisory: State Approves $16.2 Million for Contra Costa Mental Health Programs July 14 Contra Costa Regional Medical Center Receives Grant to Enhance Palliative Care July 9 Study Finds Obesity Could Cost Contra Costa More than $1 Billion July 6 Bay Point Gets Lessons on Healthy Eating June 17 Second H1N1-Related Death In Contra Costa County June 15 Contra Costa County Tobacco Prevention Coalition Celebrates 25th Anniversary June 8 Teen Who Saved Woman's Life to be Honored at Launch of HeartSafe Community Initiative June 7 Information about the Officer-Involved Shooting at Contra Costa Regional Medical Center June 4 Media Advisory: Public Health Director to Hold Press Conference about Death of Child with H1N1 Flu June 4 Contra Costa Confirms First Death with H1N1 Virus June 3 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Mental Health Recommends Programs for PEI Funding June 2 One-Day Event Connects Homeless People with Vital Services, Referrals May 26 Community Meetings to Discuss Future MHSA Projects May 20 State Approves $5.5 Million in Funding for Mental Health Services in Contra Costa May 18 Media Advisory: Help Connect People Experiencing Homelessness with Vital Services May 11 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Services Aims to Reduce New HIV Infections May 8 Stroke Survivor Shares Harrowing Experience On Local Television Show May 6 Media Advisory: County Health Department Offers Free Immunizations for Children May 5 Contra Costa Schools To Re-Open After CDC Changes Closure Guidance May 2 Media Advisory: Media briefing on swine flu cases in Contra Costa County April 29 Media Advisory: Joint Press Conference on Schools and Swine Flu April 20 Advisory Board Seeks Members to Help Stop Alcohol and Drug Abuse April 14 Media Advisory: Volunteers Needed to Connect People Experiencing Homelessness with Services April 12 Hospital Receives Goats to Help Maintain Weeds, Vegetation March 26 CCHS One of Four Agencies Nationwide to Receive Lifesaving CPR Technology March 19 Tuberculosis Cases Increase in Contra Costa County March 16 Health Department Prepares Skilled Nursing Facilities for Disasters March 13 Gala Helps Raise Money for County Hospital March 10 Media Advisory: County Officials to Discuss Household Toxic Waste Disposal Methods March 4 Grant Helps Improve Health and Financial Security for Clients March 2 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Services Proposed Budget Cuts Available Online February 26 Media Advisory: Volunteers Needed for Public Health Emergency Exercise February 24 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Mental Health Seeks Organizations to Provide Services February 23 Fear of Losing Children Keeps Women Who Use Alcohol and Drugs From Seeking Care February 17 Movement Gives African Americans Power to Promote Healthy Communities February 12 Contra Costa Collaborative Tackles Childhood Obesity Epidemic February 11 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Health Officer discusses economic crisis impacts on health services February 10 Media Advisory: Help Prepare Your Community for a Public Health Emergency February 4 Testing Urged For National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day February 3 Media Advisory: Toy-testing event protects children from lead poisoning February 2 Media Advisory: Contra Costa Mental Health Seeks Members for Advisory Group January 16 Media Advisory: Volunteers needed to help count Contra Costa County´s homeless population January 13 Media Advisory: Toy-testing event protects children from lead poisoning January 9 Media Advisory: Time change for Mental Health Services Act public hearing January 8 New Fitness and Health Classes Help Families Meet Their New Year Resolutions January 5 Contra Costa County seeks volunteers to help with homeless count
